Our Community
A Message from our Principal
The college system is an integral part of life at Lancaster. The County College may be the largest of the nine colleges, but its senior members (University staff) and junior members (students) work together to build a real and long-lasting sense of community.
Within the college, there is support for all activities – from the excellent team of college staff and student officers. The college also provides plenty of opportunities to get involved in all sorts of social, sporting, volunteering and other personal development activities – and for students who really want to make their mark, they can get involved in the running of the college itself and put themselves forward for a position on the JCR Exec.
We strive to ensure that our students feel at home within County and make a smooth transition into life as a student at Lancaster University. We hope you will consider joining us and becoming part of the County family.
College Support
Regardless of college, the University provides an outstanding welfare support system. Coming to University is a big change for every individual and sometimes issues can arise. County College has a welfare team that ensures students are given the right kind of support, when they need it.
Deanery
The College Deanery oversees discipline in the college. The primary role of the Dean and Assistant Deans is to promote good communal behaviour within the college. The Deanery investigates alleged breaches of the University non-academic disciplinary code and college rules.
Off Campus Students
Many students will live on campus in their first year but most will live off campus from year 2 onwards. For those students who live off campus, the College offers spaces to socialise and study, and lockers for convenience.
All students can access advice, guidance or support via their college. If you live off campus, you can use the common room as a quiet space to relax between teaching, use the student kitchen to prepare hot drinks and food, or apply for the various college funding programmes to help enhance your student experience whilst at Lancaster.
JCR Executive
The Junior Common Room Executive (JCR Exec) are a group of students elected annually by their peers within the college to stand for a variety of roles to help run the college and act as ‘the voice’ of the student body. Roles include welfare, events, social media and sports and are a great way to get involved with the College. Students put themselves forward for an officer role in November each year and elections takes place in December.
Sport
There are various ways to be involved in Sport at Lancaster University; through the Students’ Union sports teams and societies; through college sports teams; and through individual membership of the Sports centre. College sport is a great way to make friends, stay fit and look after your wellbeing. The most popular sports in County are football, netball and bar sports (darts, table tennis, pool, snooker and dominoes).
